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General Information The Family Violence Justice Fund (Fund) was established in 1999 to expand the availability of legal assistance for victims of family violence. In Fiscal Year 2023, grants totaling $2.1 million were awarded to 15 nonprofit legal services organizations in Colorado. Annual grant funding is allocated to qualified organizations based on a geographic, need-driven formula that considers the number of low-income persons (i.e., individuals living near or below the poverty line) who may need services in each county or city and county across the State. If there is more than one qualified organization within a county or city and county, funding is allocated in proportion to the number of clients served by each qualified organization or its predecessor in the preceding grant award year. All grants are awarded on a cost-reimbursement basis and must be used for the purposes set forth in Section 14-4-107(2), C.R.S. Grantees are also subject to periodic reporting requirements. Qualified Organizations Statutes establish criteria for determining whether an organization is qualified to apply for a grant. Organizations must:
Grant Uses Per statute, grants funds can only be used to provide eligible services in covered proceedings for and on behalf of indigent clients who are victims of family violence subject to the following definitions: Indigent: As noted in Section 14-4-107(5)(d), C.R.S., indigent refers to a person whose income does not exceed 125 percent of the family federal poverty guidelines, adjusted for family size, determined annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Covered Proceedings: Include, but are not limited to:
Eligible Services Related to Covered Proceedings: These include full/direct legal representation, other services like legal advice and limited representation, and educational clinics. For more detailed information about eligible services, please refer to the Grant Rules under the "Business Resources" on the right sidebar. Fiscal Year 2024 Family Violence Justice Fund Grants (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024) The application period has closed for this grant cycle. In Fiscal Year 2024, $2.1 million was awarded to the following organizations:
Fiscal Year 2025 Family Violence Justice Fund Grants (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025)
Direct any inquries or questions about Family Violence Justice Fund grants to: Grants Specialist Office of the State Court Administrator 1300 Broadway, Suite 1200, Denver, Colorado 80203 FamilyViolenceJusticeFund@judicial.state.co.us | 720-625-5841 |
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